Role based security

Regarding the incident at PARCSpring on April 1, 2018, a project invested by CapitaLand Vietnam, what do you think about the role of the developer and the Building Owners’ Committee (BOC)? The property management of PARCSpring had been handed over from the developer to the BOC about two years ago. During this time, the BOC has contracted an external company for property management services. However, despite this, CapitaLand continued to lend its support to the BOC. In addition, the common areas of the building are insured by CapitaLand Vietnam. When the fire occurred on the 8th floor, the fire alarm system and the pressurised ventilation both went off promptly. The BOC, together with technical and security staff, responded quickly and did a good job to evacuate the building in time. On the other hand, the board of management of CapitaLand Vietnam was also speedy in lending a helping hand to restore the situation. Overall, we are extremely grateful that no residents were injured … [Read more...] about After fire, CapitaLand Vietnam CEO highlights role of Building Owners’ Committee

Director of the Foreign Relations Department under the Ministry of Defense Vu Chien Thang said that the Defense Minister’s attendance affirms the active and responsible role of Viet Nam to international and regional issues, manifesting the nation’s viewpoints on security and development issues in the world and region as well as advocates the organization of the event in Russia. The Defense Minister will meet with Russian counterpart Sergei Shoigu on the sidelines of the conference, thus consolidating the defense cooperation between the two nations based on outcomes of the Russian Minister of Defense’s visit to Viet Nam in January 2018. It creates an opportunity for the two sides to discuss and exchange contents and measures to boost bilateral defense cooperation, contributing to promoting Viet Nam-Russia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. Launched by the Russian Ministry of Defense in 2012, the annual event provides a forum for … [Read more...] about Defense Minister to attend 7th Moscow Conference on International Security

Deputy Minister of National Defence Sen. Lieut. Gen. Nguyen Chi Vinh made the statement in a recent interview with Vietnam News Agency during his participation in the ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting (ADMM) Retreat in Singapore on February 5-6. Besides new security challenges, ASEAN should heighten vigilance over old ones such as marine security, terrorism, conflicts or even war, he warned. The involved parties are seeking to develop a Code of Conduct in the East Sea to ensure legal and binding principles based on multinational consensus, he said. The official reiterated Vietnam’s stance of not accepting the illegal construction of bases on its territorial islands. The only way for ASEAN member states to cope with these challenges is strengthening solidarity, he said. He emphasised Vietnam’s priorities in its external defence policy, which focuses on strengthening bilateral cooperation with neighbouring countries such as Laos, Cambodia and China, other countries like … [Read more...] about ASEAN called to step up efforts against new security challenges

In his inaugural speech, Niinisto deplored that only few of the international crises in the past decade have been solved. "The chances of traditional peace processes have diminished as geopolitical interests have been stronger than the desire for peace," he said. To improve the situation, Niinisto called for more attention to the role of the United Nations (UN) and the European Union (EU). The UN needs to regain its position as the forum of people, and the EU should be also a security community with a unified voice to be heard, he said. The president stressed that Finland has an active role in this effort. "We are not a mere observer," he said. "The West means not only the United States and NATO, but also the European Union; and the East means not only Russia, but also China," Niinisto added. He singled out national defence as the first pillar of Finnish security policy: "But our security is not based only on arms. We also need profound national unity, will and preparedness." … [Read more...] about Finnish president inaugurated, calls for bigger role of UN, EU

Reporter: “Shared Values, Common Destiny” is the theme of the ASEAN-India Commemorative Summit. Could you please tell us the meaning of this theme and what are the benefits that the summit’s outcomes brought to the ASEAN-India ties? Deputy-FM Dung: The theme of “Shared Values, Common Destiny” is meaningful, showing respect to the history and hope for the future of the ASEAN-India ties. For thousands of years, India and Southeast Asian nations had exchanges on trade, culture, religion, and philosophical thoughts. These are shared values that both sides hope to further. Also, the two sides wished to cooperate for peace, stability and prosperous development on the basis of legal observation in the regions of the Indian Ocean and Pacific Ocean. According to this spirit, leaders of both sides widely exchanged ideas about their ties during the Summit. The most important outcome of the Summit is the adoption of the Delhi Declaration that outlines the vision, … [Read more...] about Deputy-FM praises Vietnam’s role in ASEAN-India ties

Deputy Foreign Minister Nguyen Quoc Dung (Source:VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Deputy Foreign Minister Nguyen Quoc Dung has said since Vietnam undertook the role of coordinator in August 2015, the ASEAN-India ties have thrived. He made the statement in an interview recently granted to the media on the occasion of Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc’s visit to India to attend the ASEAN-India Commemorative Summit and the 69th anniversary of Republic Day of India from January 24-26. Dung said the most important outcome of the Summit is the adoption of the Delhi Declaration that outlines the vision, orientations and measures to lift ASEAN-India strategic partnership to a new height, adding that both sides will further enhance their comprehensive cooperation across politics-security, socio-economy-culture, connectivity and development gap narrowing. He expressed his belief that the growing ASEAN-India ties will make practical contributions to the ASEAN Community … [Read more...] about Deputy FM lauds Vietnam’s role in ASEAN-India ties

The Growing Role Of AsiaReported by Van CamQ: The theme of this year World Economic Forum on East Asia is “Rethinking Asia’s Leadership Agenda.” How do you think Asia has responded to the global economic crisis? Has Asia reached out to tackle global challenges? Or is it still dependent on major Western economies to stage its recovery?A: Although the initial impact of the global financial crisis was indeed severe on Asia, where many economies are export dependent, Asia as a region is today rebounding very quickly and has undoubtedly a head start on the global economic recovery.But, strong demand in Asia alone will not rescue the world economy. The U.S. consumer still accounts for nearly 20% of global demand compared with only 8% for the Chinese economy. Furthermore, in many ways the recovery is policy-induced and not necessarily driven by private sector demand.In this regard, Asia cannot become complacent. The complexity and interconnectedness of global risks further … [Read more...] about The Growing Role Of Asia

Vietnam hosts WEF as Asia Takes New Role In World BusinessReported by Quang TuanVinaCapital is exclusive meeting supporter of the WEF on East Asia 2010 held in Vietnam on June 6-7 in HCM City. On this occasion, Don Lam, VinaCapital’s CEO, talked with the Weekly about the importance of this event to Vietnam, Asia and the world.Q: Can you tell us why Vietnam’s hosting of this event is important?A: VinaCapital was the first Vietnam-based company to join this prestigious organization, becoming a WEF member in 2007. We have attended all the WEF meetings in Davos, Switzerland and around Asia since joining, and we have been asked to speak on numerous panels related to investment and economic growth. These panel discussions have been an important opportunity for us to explain more about Vietnam’s economic development to an audience consisting of the highest level of world political and business leaders.Soon after we joined the WEF, VinaCapital asked other Vietnamese … [Read more...] about Vietnam hosts WEF as Asia Takes New Role In World Business

He made the remarks at the first plenary session on political and security matters of the 26th APPF meeting that is underway in Hanoi. Vice Chairman of Vietnam’s NA Do Ba Ty (second from right, front) speaking at the event On behalf of the Vietnamese delegation, the NA Vice Chairman proposed the APPF parliaments should play an active role in building a law-based environment of regional peace, security. As legislative bodies, they need to institutionalize international committments into their domestic laws, increase monitoring of implementation of responsibilities and commitments to international conventions and laws, he stressed. The parliaments could also review, promulgate, and supplement relevant legal documents related to the promotion of mutual understanding and cooperation among countries on the basis of international law and UN principles, including respect for sovereignty, political independence, non-interference in the internal affairs … [Read more...] about Striving for peace, security named APPF urgent task

The Trump administration is nearing completion of a new "Buy American" plan that calls for U.S. military attaches and diplomats to help drum up billions of dollars more in business overseas for the U.S. weapons industry, going beyond the limited assistance they currently provide, officials said. President Donald Trump is expected to announce a "whole of government" approach that will also ease export rules on U.S. military exports and give greater weight to the economic benefits for American manufacturers in a decision-making process that has long focused heavily on human rights considerations, according to people familiar with the plan. The initiative, which will encompass everything from fighter jets and drones to warships and artillery, is expected to be launched as early as February, senior officials said, speaking on condition of anonymity. A key policy change would call for embassy staffers around the world to act essentially as a sales force for defense contractors, actively … [Read more...] about Trump to call on Pentagon, diplomats to play bigger arms sales role